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Update - Cost of shipping - Cape town to Tilbury (UK)

Hello all

For those interested - here are details of my first quote for shipping from Cape Town to Tilbury in the UK. Exchange rates used on 28/09/2010

The qoute is for a DL650 V-Strom
Estimate weight: 260kg
Estimate cubic meter: 3.7

Breakdown as follows-
Oceanfreight: US$ 222.00 (R1634.34)
BAF: US70.30 (R517.54)
Cargo Dues: R240.50
Transport to Depot: R666 (this is optional - you can transport to depot yourself at no charge)
Custom examination: R110
Special attendance: R175
Crating of motorbike: R2130 (this is optional - you can crate it yourself)
Bill of entry/departure charges: R530
Bills of lading: R165
Agency fee (5.5% of disbursement): R530
Bill of lading fee: R150
Facility/finance fee 1.42%: R120
Communication: R105
Total incl crating and transport to depot: R7073
Total excl crating and transport to depot: R4277

This DOES NOT include any insurance.
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Sounds good

Hi,
We will be shipping back from Capetown next spring. Thanks for posting your research it is very helpful. Who is the company to speak to?
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We will be shipping back from Capetown next spring. Thanks for posting your research it is very helpful. Who is the company to speak to?
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Sturrock Shipping (Pty) Ltd
2 Long Street, Cape Town, 8001
PO Box 2745, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa

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how long does the shipping take and can you travel on the boat with the bike? Also noticed you were travelling in a car have you swapped that for a bike?
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how long does the shipping take and can you travel on the boat with the bike? Also noticed you were travelling in a car have you swapped that for a bike?
Shipping will be in a container, so no, you can't travel with it. Not sure about the timeframe - would imagine it will take 2-3 weeks and then custom clearance.

Yes, swapping for a bike - still have the Cruiser, but time to get on the bike again. Main reason for travelling in a 4wd was because we travelled in winter through pamir, Russia etc.
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some of the cargo ships out of Tilbury have limited cabin space for passengers which is why I asked.
trying to find out which lines have this but its hard work to find out who.
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